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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Back to the Bosna Series

Bosna #7
60x40", machine pieced unquilted top.
It turns out that this simpler design is much more challenging than a zillion 4 patches!


It's a little bit fussier than my previous Bosna designs, but I will regain my minimalism shortly, I hope. The thing I love about the Bosna quilts is their simplicity and strength of design, so wimpy little bits are distractions rather than additions. O well. As I look at these detail photos I see some pleasing shapes and good spacing. 


 I keep looking at the work of Harold Krisel (saved on my Pinterest board) as I try to pare down my elements into just the essentials. One of the intriguing facets of his work is the addition of a few low contrast colors, such as this pink stripe. It shows up in this photo but in real life is hardly there!
McCormick Gallery | Artists | Harold Krisel (1920 - 1995) 
Here's a great example of the low contrast in the elements of Krisel's painting.
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8 comments:

  1. MelissaAugust 31, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Melody, I just love your abstract designs - your sense of composition and contrast is brilliant! This quilt is beautifully designed.

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  2. Lisa Flowers RossAugust 31, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    I also love Harold Krisel's work. I think this Bosna piece is very vibrant and you are on the right track. Just because it looks simple doesn't mean it is easy to make. I have heard several (or more) times people commenting on art that they could (or their kid could) do. But if they actually tried, I am sure they would find it much harder to do.

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  3. Dee DAugust 31, 2017 at 6:26 PM

    Love to see you back doing this type of design.

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  4. Charlene O'RourkeSeptember 1, 2017 at 12:01 PM

    I find this more interesting than your previous Bosna pieces, and I think it's because of the 'fuss' you do so well. It's definitely more you. What the Bosna series seems to have given you is a bolder scale. This piece is very exciting! (You won't recognize my name because I've recently married. You know me as Charlene Lohmeier.)

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    1. Melody JohnsonSeptember 2, 2017 at 6:37 AM

      So happy to hear from you Charlene, and congratulations on your marriage. Email me!

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  5. Elly WijnenSeptember 1, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Wow, this is more you!

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  6. Mystic QuilterSeptember 1, 2017 at 11:14 PM

    Yes, this is the Melody we're used to!! Love this piece and the pops of lime are superb.

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  7. PatsySeptember 2, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    What a wonderful dose of Melody Johnson you've given us today! Thanks for this wonderful piece that is so "you!"

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